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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.74, 256.12 and 84.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.74, 256.12 and 84.05 is: 126.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.74 : 256.12 = 84.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.74/256.12 = 84.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.74x = 256.12 × 84.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.74x = 21,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,525.40/170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.07

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