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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 255.96 and 62.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 255.96 and 62.44 is: 93.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 255.96 = 62.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/255.96 = 62.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 255.96 × 62.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 15,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,981.50/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.62

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