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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.98, 256.47 and 62.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.98, 256.47 and 62.74 is: 94.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.98 : 256.47 = 62.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.98/256.47 = 62.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.98x = 256.47 × 62.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.98x = 16,090.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,090.93/170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.11

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