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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.44, 255.75 and 62.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.44, 255.75 and 62.26 is: 93.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 255.75 = 62.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/255.75 = 62.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 255.75 × 62.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 15,923.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,923.00/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.42

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