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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.90, 256.08 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.90, 256.08 and 132.48 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.90 : 256.08 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.90/256.08 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.90x = 256.08 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.90x = 33,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,924.20/170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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