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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.75, 256.22 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.75, 256.22 and 85.25 is: 127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.75 : 256.22 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.75/256.22 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.75x = 256.22 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.75x = 21,842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,842.76/170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.92

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