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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.72, 254.44 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.72, 254.44 and 138.08 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.72 : 254.44 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.72/254.44 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.72x = 254.44 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.72x = 35,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,133.08/170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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