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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 255.29 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 255.29 and 54.68 is: 81.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 255.29 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/255.29 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 255.29 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 13,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,957.71/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.99

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