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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.03, 255.02 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.03, 255.02 and 72.60 is: 108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.03 : 255.02 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.03/255.02 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.03x = 255.02 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.03x = 18,513.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,513.13/170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.88

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