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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 255.18 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 255.18 and 101.80 is: 152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 255.18 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/255.18 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 255.18 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 25,977.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,977.32/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.57

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