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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.25, 255.44 and 62.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.25, 255.44 and 62.05 is: 93.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 255.44 = 62.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/255.44 = 62.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 255.44 × 62.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 15,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,848.46/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.09

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