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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.22, 255.36 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.22, 255.36 and 54.68 is: 82.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.22 : 255.36 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.22/255.36 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.22x = 255.36 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.22x = 13,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,963.72/170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.03

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