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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.13, 255.15 and 62.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.13, 255.15 and 62.00 is: 92.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.13 : 255.15 = 62.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.13/255.15 = 62.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.13x = 255.15 × 62.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.13x = 15,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,818.02/170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.98

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