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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 255.04 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 255.04 and 67.35 is: 100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 255.04 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/255.04 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 255.04 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 17,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,176.94/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.99

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