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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 255.09 and 84.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 255.09 and 84.54 is: 126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 255.09 = 84.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/255.09 = 84.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 255.09 × 84.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 21,565.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,565.31/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.81

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