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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 255.13 and 48.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 255.13 and 48.35 is: 72.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 255.13 = 48.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/255.13 = 48.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 255.13 × 48.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 12,335.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,335.54/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.53

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