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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.09, 255.10 and 48.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.09, 255.10 and 48.37 is: 72.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.09 : 255.10 = 48.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.09/255.10 = 48.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.09x = 255.10 × 48.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.09x = 12,339.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,339.19/170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.55

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