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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.02, 254.91 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.02, 254.91 and 71.22 is: 106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.02 : 254.91 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.02/254.91 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.02x = 254.91 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.02x = 18,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,153.86/170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.78

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