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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 254.88 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 254.88 and 101.70 is: 152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 254.88 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/254.88 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 254.88 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 25,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,921.30/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.23

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