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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.25, 255.38 and 56.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.25, 255.38 and 56.25 is: 84.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 255.38 = 56.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/255.38 = 56.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 255.38 × 56.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 14,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,364.84/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.38

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