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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.68, 256 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.68, 256 and 61 is: 91.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.68 : 256 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.68/256 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.68x = 256 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.68x = 15,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,616/170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.49

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