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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 255.21 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 255.21 and 105.17 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 255.21 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/255.21 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 255.21 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 26,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,838.77/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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