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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 256.05 and 55.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 256.05 and 55.10 is: 82.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 256.05 = 55.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/256.05 = 55.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 256.05 × 55.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 14,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,108.08/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.67

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