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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.90, 256.14 and 62.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.90, 256.14 and 62.59 is: 93.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.90 : 256.14 = 62.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.90/256.14 = 62.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.90x = 256.14 × 62.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.90x = 16,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,031.80/170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.81

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