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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170, 255.08 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170, 255.08 and 101.60 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170 : 255.08 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170/255.08 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170x = 255.08 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170x = 25,916.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,916.13/170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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