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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 256.50 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 256.50 and 132.35 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 256.50 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/256.50 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 256.50 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 33,947.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,947.94/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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