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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 255.97 and 62.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 255.97 and 62.47 is: 93.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 255.97 = 62.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/255.97 = 62.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 255.97 × 62.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 15,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,990.45/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.67

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