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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 255.29 and 67.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 255.29 and 67.50 is: 101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 255.29 = 67.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/255.29 = 67.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 255.29 × 67.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 17,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231.74/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.27

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