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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.15, 255.30 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.15, 255.30 and 72.68 is: 109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.15 : 255.30 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.15/255.30 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.15x = 255.30 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.15x = 18,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553.65/170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.05

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