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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.53, 255.81 and 62.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.53, 255.81 and 62.29 is: 93.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.53 : 255.81 = 62.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.53/255.81 = 62.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.53x = 255.81 × 62.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.53x = 15,934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,934.40/170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.44

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