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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.02, 255.05 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.02, 255.05 and 61.84 is: 92.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.02 : 255.05 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.02/255.05 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.02x = 255.05 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.02x = 15,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,770.71/170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.76

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