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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170, 255.05 and 61.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170, 255.05 and 61.79 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170 : 255.05 = 61.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170/255.05 = 61.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170x = 255.05 × 61.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170x = 15,759.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,759.54/170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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