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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 256.22 and 85.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 256.22 and 85.26 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 256.22 = 85.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/256.22 = 85.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 256.22 × 85.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 21,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,845.32/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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