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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.35, 255.65 and 62.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.35, 255.65 and 62.23 is: 93.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.35 : 255.65 = 62.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.35/255.65 = 62.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.35x = 255.65 × 62.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.35x = 15,909.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909.10/170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.39

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