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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 255.32 and 67.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 255.32 and 67.52 is: 101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 255.32 = 67.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/255.32 = 67.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 255.32 × 67.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 17,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,239.21/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.25

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