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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.15, 255.12 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.15, 255.12 and 101.63 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.15 : 255.12 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.15/255.12 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.15x = 255.12 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.15x = 25,928.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,928.24/170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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