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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.56, 255.76 and 62.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.56, 255.76 and 62.27 is: 93.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.56 : 255.76 = 62.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.56/255.76 = 62.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.56x = 255.76 × 62.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.56x = 15,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,927.34/170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.38

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