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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.14, 255.11 and 67.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.14, 255.11 and 67.34 is: 100.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.14 : 255.11 = 67.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.14/255.11 = 67.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.14x = 255.11 × 67.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.14x = 17,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,179.11/170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.97

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