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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 255.96 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 255.96 and 132.03 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 255.96 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/255.96 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 255.96 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 33,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,794.40/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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