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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 256.14 and 62.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 256.14 and 62.54 is: 93.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 256.14 = 62.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/256.14 = 62.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 256.14 × 62.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 16,019.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,019.00/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.77

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