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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.94, 256.41 and 49.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.94, 256.41 and 49.20 is: 73.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.94 : 256.41 = 49.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.94/256.41 = 49.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.94x = 256.41 × 49.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.94x = 12,615.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,615.37/170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.80

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