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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.55, 255.67 and 62.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.55, 255.67 and 62.31 is: 93.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.55 : 255.67 = 62.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.55/255.67 = 62.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.55x = 255.67 × 62.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.55x = 15,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,930.80/170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.41

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