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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.21, 255.29 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.21, 255.29 and 60.50 is: 90.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.21 : 255.29 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.21/255.29 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.21x = 255.29 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.21x = 15,445.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,445.05/170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.74

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