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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.84, 256.17 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.84, 256.17 and 61.11 is: 91.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.84 : 256.17 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.84/256.17 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.84x = 256.17 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.84x = 15,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,654.55/170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.63

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