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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 255.62 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 255.62 and 125.02 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 255.62 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/255.62 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 255.62 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 31,957.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,957.61/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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