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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.78, 255.63 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.78, 255.63 and 92.58 is: 138.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.78 : 255.63 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.78/255.63 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.78x = 255.63 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.78x = 23,666.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,666.23/170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.58

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