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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.50, 255.64 and 54.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.50, 255.64 and 54.89 is: 82.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.50 : 255.64 = 54.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.50/255.64 = 54.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.50x = 255.64 × 54.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.50x = 14,031.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,031.81/170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.30

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