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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 255.24 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 255.24 and 108.14 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 255.24 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/255.24 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 255.24 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 27,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,600.38/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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