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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.41, 255.50 and 60.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.41, 255.50 and 60.70 is: 91.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.41 : 255.50 = 60.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.41/255.50 = 60.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.41x = 255.50 × 60.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.41x = 15,508.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,508.85/170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.01

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