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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 256.10 and 49.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 256.10 and 49.01 is: 73.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 256.10 = 49.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/256.10 = 49.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 256.10 × 49.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 12,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,549.94/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.52

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