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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.83, 256.29 and 62.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.83, 256.29 and 62.71 is: 94.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.83 : 256.29 = 62.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.83/256.29 = 62.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.83x = 256.29 × 62.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.83x = 16,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,071.95/170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.08

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