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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.57, 255.80 and 48.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.57, 255.80 and 48.83 is: 73.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.57 : 255.80 = 48.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.57/255.80 = 48.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.57x = 255.80 × 48.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.57x = 12,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,491.48/170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.24

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