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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.65, 256.01 and 55.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.65, 256.01 and 55.13 is: 82.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.65 : 256.01 = 55.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.65/256.01 = 55.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.65x = 256.01 × 55.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.65x = 14,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,113.83/170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.71

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