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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.67, 255.85 and 62.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.67, 255.85 and 62.38 is: 93.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.67 : 255.85 = 62.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.67/255.85 = 62.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.67x = 255.85 × 62.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.67x = 15,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958.33/170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.50

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