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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 255.35 and 48.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 255.35 and 48.49 is: 72.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 255.35 = 48.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/255.35 = 48.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 255.35 × 48.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 12,382.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,382.57/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.73

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