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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.87, 255.76 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.87, 255.76 and 127.28 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.87 : 255.76 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.87/255.76 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.87x = 255.76 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.87x = 32,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,552.01/170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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