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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 255.60 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 255.60 and 54.88 is: 82.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 255.60 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/255.60 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 255.60 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 14,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,026.69/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.29

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