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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.30, 255.57 and 60.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.30, 255.57 and 60.65 is: 91.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.30 : 255.57 = 60.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.30/255.57 = 60.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.30x = 255.57 × 60.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.30x = 15,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,499.77/170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.01

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