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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.67, 256.02 and 62.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.67, 256.02 and 62.55 is: 93.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.67 : 256.02 = 62.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.67/256.02 = 62.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.67x = 256.02 × 62.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.67x = 16,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014.05/170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.83

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