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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 255.13 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 255.13 and 61.84 is: 92.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 255.13 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/255.13 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 255.13 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 15,777.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,777.08/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.76

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