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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.23, 255.30 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.23, 255.30 and 72.63 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.23 : 255.30 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.23/255.30 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.23x = 255.30 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.23x = 18,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,542.44/170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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