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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.77, 256.16 and 62.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.77, 256.16 and 62.56 is: 93.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.77 : 256.16 = 62.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.77/256.16 = 62.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.77x = 256.16 × 62.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.77x = 16,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025.37/170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.84

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