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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.45, 255.44 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.45, 255.44 and 62.13 is: 93.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.45 : 255.44 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.45/255.44 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.45x = 255.44 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.45x = 15,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,870.64/170.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.11

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