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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 256.12 and 62.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 256.12 and 62.61 is: 93.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 256.12 = 62.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/256.12 = 62.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 256.12 × 62.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 16,035.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,035.67/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.89

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