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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 256.11 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 256.11 and 130.44 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 256.11 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/256.11 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 256.11 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 33,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,406.99/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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