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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.13, 255.33 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.13, 255.33 and 106.14 is: 159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.13 : 255.33 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.13/255.33 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.13x = 255.33 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.13x = 27,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,100.73/170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.29

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