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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.34, 255.56 and 62.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.34, 255.56 and 62.07 is: 93.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.34 : 255.56 = 62.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.34/255.56 = 62.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.34x = 255.56 × 62.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.34x = 15,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,862.30/170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.12

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