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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 254.76 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 254.76 and 101.64 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 254.76 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/254.76 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 254.76 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 25,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,893.81/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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