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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.13, 255.17 and 48.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.13, 255.17 and 48.41 is: 72.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.13 : 255.17 = 48.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.13/255.17 = 48.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.13x = 255.17 × 48.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.13x = 12,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,351.62/170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.60

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