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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 255.31 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 255.31 and 66.11 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 255.31 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/255.31 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 255.31 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 16,877.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,877.10/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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