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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.53, 255.77 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.53, 255.77 and 45.44 is: 68.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.53 : 255.77 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.53/255.77 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.53x = 255.77 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.53x = 11,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,620.68/170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.15

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