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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 255.45 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 255.45 and 127.74 is: 191.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 255.45 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/255.45 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 255.45 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 32,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,631.18/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.43

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