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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.87, 256.31 and 62.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.87, 256.31 and 62.67 is: 94.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.87 : 256.31 = 62.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.87/256.31 = 62.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.87x = 256.31 × 62.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.87x = 16,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062.95/170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.01

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