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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.65, 256.11 and 62.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.65, 256.11 and 62.47 is: 93.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.65 : 256.11 = 62.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.65/256.11 = 62.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.65x = 256.11 × 62.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.65x = 15,999.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999.19/170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.75

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