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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.07, 254.99 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.07, 254.99 and 61.84 is: 92.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.07 : 254.99 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.07/254.99 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.07x = 254.99 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.07x = 15,768.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,768.27/170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.72

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