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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.97, 256.50 and 49.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.97, 256.50 and 49.23 is: 73.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.97 : 256.50 = 49.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.97/256.50 = 49.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.97x = 256.50 × 49.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.97x = 12,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,627.50/170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.86

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