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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.77, 256.02 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.77, 256.02 and 84.12 is: 126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.77 : 256.02 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.77/256.02 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.77x = 256.02 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.77x = 21,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536.40/170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.11

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