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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 256.37 and 49.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 256.37 and 49.22 is: 73.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 256.37 = 49.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/256.37 = 49.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 256.37 × 49.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 12,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617.00/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.81

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