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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.97, 256.10 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.97, 256.10 and 127.13 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.97 : 256.10 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.97/256.10 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.97x = 256.10 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.97x = 32,556.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,556.08/170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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