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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.89, 256.23 and 61.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.89, 256.23 and 61.15 is: 91.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.89 : 256.23 = 61.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.89/256.23 = 61.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.89x = 256.23 × 61.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.89x = 15,668.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,668.46/170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.69

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