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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.72, 255.96 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.72, 255.96 and 127.60 is: 191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.72 : 255.96 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.72/255.96 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.72x = 255.96 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.72x = 32,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,660.50/170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.31

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