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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 255.03 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 255.03 and 67.28 is: 100.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 255.03 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/255.03 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 255.03 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 17,157.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,157.14/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.87

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