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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.97, 256.65 and 84.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.97, 256.65 and 84.43 is: 126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.97 : 256.65 = 84.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.97/256.65 = 84.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.97x = 256.65 × 84.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.97x = 21,668.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,668.96/170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.74

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