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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 255.14 and 60.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 255.14 and 60.42 is: 90.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 255.14 = 60.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/255.14 = 60.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 255.14 × 60.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 15,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,415.26/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.60

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