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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.83, 256.14 and 84.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.83, 256.14 and 84.16 is: 126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.83 : 256.14 = 84.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.83/256.14 = 84.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.83x = 256.14 × 84.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.83x = 21,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,556.74/170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.19

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