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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 255.78 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 255.78 and 127.23 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 255.78 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/255.78 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 255.78 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 32,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,542.89/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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