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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 254.87 and 67.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 254.87 and 67.27 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 254.87 = 67.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/254.87 = 67.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 254.87 × 67.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 17,145.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145.10/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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