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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 255.06 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 255.06 and 105.84 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 255.06 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/255.06 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 255.06 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 26,995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,995.55/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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