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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 256.30 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 256.30 and 84.17 is: 126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 256.30 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/256.30 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 256.30 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 21,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,573.20/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.20

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