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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.18, 255.18 and 54.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.18, 255.18 and 54.58 is: 81.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.18 : 255.18 = 54.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.18/255.18 = 54.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.18x = 255.18 × 54.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.18x = 13,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,927.72/170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.84

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