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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.18, 255.28 and 60.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.18, 255.28 and 60.49 is: 90.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.18 : 255.28 = 60.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.18/255.28 = 60.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.18x = 255.28 × 60.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.18x = 15,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,441.89/170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.74

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