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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 255.13 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 255.13 and 61.88 is: 92.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 255.13 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/255.13 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 255.13 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 15,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,786.01/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.80

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