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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.62, 255.87 and 62.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.62, 255.87 and 62.38 is: 93.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.62 : 255.87 = 62.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.62/255.87 = 62.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.62x = 255.87 × 62.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.62x = 15,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,961.17/170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.55

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