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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.27, 255.38 and 67.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.27, 255.38 and 67.53 is: 101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.27 : 255.38 = 67.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.27/255.38 = 67.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.27x = 255.38 × 67.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.27x = 17,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245.98/170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.28

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