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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.14, 254.62 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.14, 254.62 and 105.11 is: 157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.14 : 254.62 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.14/254.62 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.14x = 254.62 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.14x = 26,763.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,763.11/170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.30

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