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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 254.67 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 254.67 and 109.08 is: 163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 254.67 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/254.67 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 254.67 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 27,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779.40/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.31

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