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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.01, 258.03 and 170.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.01, 258.03 and 170.00 is: 234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.01 : 258.03 = 170.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.01/258.03 = 170.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.01x = 258.03 × 170.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.01x = 43,863.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,863.81/187.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.56

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