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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 255.49 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 255.49 and 129.89 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 255.49 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/255.49 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 255.49 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 33,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,185.91/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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