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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.14, 255.34 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.14, 255.34 and 101.45 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.14 : 255.34 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.14/255.34 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.14x = 255.34 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.14x = 25,904.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,904.87/170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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