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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.42, 255.74 and 62.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.42, 255.74 and 62.21 is: 93.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.42 : 255.74 = 62.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.42/255.74 = 62.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.42x = 255.74 × 62.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.42x = 15,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,908.00/170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.35

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