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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 255.80 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 255.80 and 85.04 is: 127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 255.80 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/255.80 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 255.80 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 21,753.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,753.23/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.60

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