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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.74, 256.20 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.74, 256.20 and 130.42 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.74 : 256.20 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.74/256.20 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.74x = 256.20 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.74x = 33,413.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413.60/170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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