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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 256.32 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 256.32 and 85.44 is: 128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 256.32 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/256.32 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 256.32 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 21,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899.98/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.12

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