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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170, 254.96 and 67.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170, 254.96 and 67.30 is: 100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170 : 254.96 = 67.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170/254.96 = 67.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170x = 254.96 × 67.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170x = 17,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,158.81/170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.93

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