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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 256.12 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 256.12 and 56.76 is: 85.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 256.12 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/256.12 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 256.12 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 14,537.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,537.37/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.13

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