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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.51, 255.65 and 54.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.51, 255.65 and 54.92 is: 82.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.51 : 255.65 = 54.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.51/255.65 = 54.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.51x = 255.65 × 54.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.51x = 14,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,040.66/170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.35

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