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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.25, 255.20 and 67.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.25, 255.20 and 67.49 is: 101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 255.20 = 67.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/255.20 = 67.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 255.20 × 67.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 17,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224.00/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.17

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