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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 255.84 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 255.84 and 122.50 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 255.84 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/255.84 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 255.84 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 31,340.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,340.40/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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