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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.20, 255.33 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.20, 255.33 and 54.66 is: 82.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.20 : 255.33 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.20/255.33 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.20x = 255.33 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.20x = 13,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,956.34/170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.00

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