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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.60, 255.92 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.60, 255.92 and 55.04 is: 82.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.60 : 255.92 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.60/255.92 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.60x = 255.92 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.60x = 14,086.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,086.61/170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.57

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