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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.19, 255.28 and 48.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.19, 255.28 and 48.45 is: 72.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.19 : 255.28 = 48.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.19/255.28 = 48.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.19x = 255.28 × 48.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.19x = 12,368.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,368.19/170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.67

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