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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.72, 256 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.72, 256 and 122.88 is: 184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.72 : 256 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.72/256 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.72x = 256 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.72x = 31,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,457.28/170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.26

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