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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.98, 256.38 and 61.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.98, 256.38 and 61.27 is: 91.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.98 : 256.38 = 61.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.98/256.38 = 61.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.98x = 256.38 × 61.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.98x = 15,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,709.32/170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.88

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