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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 256.01 and 62.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 256.01 and 62.44 is: 93.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 256.01 = 62.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/256.01 = 62.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 256.01 × 62.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 15,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,984.66/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.67

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