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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.35, 255.52 and 42.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.35, 255.52 and 42.10 is: 63.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.35 : 255.52 = 42.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.35/255.52 = 42.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.35x = 255.52 × 42.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.35x = 10,756.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,756.65/170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.15

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