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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.78, 256.16 and 62.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.78, 256.16 and 62.49 is: 93.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.78 : 256.16 = 62.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.78/256.16 = 62.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.78x = 256.16 × 62.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.78x = 16,007.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,007.13/170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.73

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