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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.43, 255.64 and 62.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.43, 255.64 and 62.19 is: 93.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.43 : 255.64 = 62.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.43/255.64 = 62.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.43x = 255.64 × 62.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.43x = 15,898.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898.65/170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.29

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