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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 255.53 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 255.53 and 127.57 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 255.53 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/255.53 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 255.53 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 32,597.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,597.96/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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