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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 254.95 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 254.95 and 101.66 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 254.95 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/254.95 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 254.95 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 25,916.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,916.69/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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