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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.17, 255.26 and 41.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.17, 255.26 and 41.92 is: 62.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.17 : 255.26 = 41.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.17/255.26 = 41.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.17x = 255.26 × 41.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.17x = 10,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,700.50/170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.88

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