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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.79, 256.05 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.79, 256.05 and 84.15 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.79 : 256.05 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.79/256.05 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.79x = 256.05 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.79x = 21,546.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,546.61/170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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