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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 255.21 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 255.21 and 67.44 is: 101.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 255.21 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/255.21 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 255.21 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 17,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,211.36/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.20

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