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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 255.18 and 67.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 255.18 and 67.37 is: 101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 255.18 = 67.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/255.18 = 67.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 255.18 × 67.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 17,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190.45/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.06

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