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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 255.78 and 62.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 255.78 and 62.32 is: 93.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 255.78 = 62.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/255.78 = 62.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 255.78 × 62.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 15,940.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,940.21/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.48

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