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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.19, 255.28 and 67.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.19, 255.28 and 67.52 is: 101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.19 : 255.28 = 67.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.19/255.28 = 67.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.19x = 255.28 × 67.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.19x = 17,236.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,236.51/170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.28

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