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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 256.23 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 256.23 and 84.13 is: 126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 256.23 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/256.23 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 256.23 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 21,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,555.99/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.21

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