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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.54, 255.75 and 48.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.54, 255.75 and 48.77 is: 73.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.54 : 255.75 = 48.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.54/255.75 = 48.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.54x = 255.75 × 48.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.54x = 12,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472.99/170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.14

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