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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.75, 256.08 and 49.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.75, 256.08 and 49.01 is: 73.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.75 : 256.08 = 49.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.75/256.08 = 49.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.75x = 256.08 × 49.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.75x = 12,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,549.20/170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.50

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