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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.09, 255.18 and 61.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.09, 255.18 and 61.87 is: 92.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.09 : 255.18 = 61.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.09/255.18 = 61.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.09x = 255.18 × 61.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.09x = 15,786.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786.71/170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.81

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