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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.56, 255.68 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.56, 255.68 and 85.04 is: 127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.56 : 255.68 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.56/255.68 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.56x = 255.68 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.56x = 21,743.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,743.03/170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.48

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