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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 256.17 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 256.17 and 125.30 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 256.17 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/256.17 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 256.17 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 32,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,098.10/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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