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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.92, 256.56 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.92, 256.56 and 125.08 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.92 : 256.56 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.92/256.56 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.92x = 256.56 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.92x = 32,090.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,090.52/170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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