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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.15, 255.21 and 48.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.15, 255.21 and 48.41 is: 72.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.15 : 255.21 = 48.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.15/255.21 = 48.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.15x = 255.21 × 48.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.15x = 12,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,353.44/170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.61

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