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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 255.72 and 54.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 255.72 and 54.93 is: 82.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 255.72 = 54.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/255.72 = 54.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 255.72 × 54.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 14,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,046.70/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.40

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