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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 255.49 and 60.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 255.49 and 60.65 is: 90.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 255.49 = 60.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/255.49 = 60.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 255.49 × 60.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 15,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,495.63/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.98

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