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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.82, 256.05 and 84.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.82, 256.05 and 84.04 is: 125.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.82 : 256.05 = 84.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.82/256.05 = 84.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.82x = 256.05 × 84.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.82x = 21,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,517.80/170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.97

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