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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 255.29 and 67.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 255.29 and 67.48 is: 101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 255.29 = 67.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/255.29 = 67.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 255.29 × 67.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 17,225.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,225.99/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.26

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