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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.09, 255.02 and 67.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.09, 255.02 and 67.31 is: 100.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.09 : 255.02 = 67.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.09/255.02 = 67.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.09x = 255.02 × 67.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.09x = 17,163.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,163.78/170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.91

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