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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.15, 255.20 and 60.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.15, 255.20 and 60.47 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.15 : 255.20 = 60.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.15/255.20 = 60.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.15x = 255.20 × 60.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.15x = 15,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,431.94/170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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