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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 255.64 and 82.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 255.64 and 82.56 is: 123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 255.64 = 82.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/255.64 = 82.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 255.64 × 82.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 21,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,105.64/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.82

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