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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.02, 255.10 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.02, 255.10 and 108.32 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.02 : 255.10 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.02/255.10 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.02x = 255.10 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.02x = 27,632.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,632.43/170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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