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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 255.51 and 56.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 255.51 and 56.36 is: 84.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 255.51 = 56.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/255.51 = 56.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 255.51 × 56.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 14,399.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,399.27/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.53

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