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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.64, 256 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.64, 256 and 55.08 is: 82.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.64 : 256 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.64/256 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.64x = 256 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.64x = 14,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,100.48/170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.63

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