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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 255.52 and 48.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 255.52 and 48.64 is: 72.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 255.52 = 48.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/255.52 = 48.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 255.52 × 48.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 12,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,428.49/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.95

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