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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.75, 255.88 and 62.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.75, 255.88 and 62.48 is: 93.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.75 : 255.88 = 62.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.75/255.88 = 62.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.75x = 255.88 × 62.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.75x = 15,985.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,985.79/170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.62

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