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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 255.08 and 65.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 255.08 and 65.95 is: 98.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 255.08 = 65.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/255.08 = 65.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 255.08 × 65.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 16,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,821.50/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.91

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