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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.23, 256.44 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.23, 256.44 and 84.29 is: 126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.23 : 256.44 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.23/256.44 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.23x = 256.44 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.23x = 21,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,615.33/171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.24

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