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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 256.10 and 61.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 256.10 and 61.06 is: 91.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 256.10 = 61.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/256.10 = 61.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 256.10 × 61.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 15,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,636.52/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.60

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