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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 256.38 and 62.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 256.38 and 62.67 is: 94.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 256.38 = 62.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/256.38 = 62.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 256.38 × 62.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 16,067.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,067.33/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.03

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