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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.82, 256.36 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.82, 256.36 and 84.20 is: 126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.82 : 256.36 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.82/256.36 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.82x = 256.36 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.82x = 21,585.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,585.51/170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.36

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