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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.18, 255.24 and 67.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.18, 255.24 and 67.49 is: 101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.18 : 255.24 = 67.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.18/255.24 = 67.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.18x = 255.24 × 67.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.18x = 17,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224.87/170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.22

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