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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.83, 256.34 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.83, 256.34 and 130.50 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.83 : 256.34 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.83/256.34 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.83x = 256.34 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.83x = 33,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452.37/170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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