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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 254.94 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 254.94 and 101.64 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 254.94 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/254.94 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 254.94 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 25,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,912.10/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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