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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.60, 255.69 and 62.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.60, 255.69 and 62.33 is: 93.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.60 : 255.69 = 62.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.60/255.69 = 62.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.60x = 255.69 × 62.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.60x = 15,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,935.88/170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.41

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