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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.07, 254.94 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.07, 254.94 and 61.77 is: 92.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.07 : 254.94 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.07/254.94 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.07x = 254.94 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.07x = 15,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,747.64/170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.60

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