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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 255.21 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 255.21 and 67.40 is: 101.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 255.21 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/255.21 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 255.21 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 17,201.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201.54/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.11

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