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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 255.45 and 54.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 255.45 and 54.70 is: 82.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 255.45 = 54.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/255.45 = 54.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 255.45 × 54.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 13,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,973.12/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.06

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