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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.55, 255.84 and 62.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.55, 255.84 and 62.32 is: 93.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.55 : 255.84 = 62.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.55/255.84 = 62.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.55x = 255.84 × 62.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.55x = 15,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,943.95/170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.49

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