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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.82, 256.06 and 84.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.82, 256.06 and 84.05 is: 125.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.82 : 256.06 = 84.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.82/256.06 = 84.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.82x = 256.06 × 84.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.82x = 21,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,520.14/170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.99

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