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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.29, 255.33 and 67.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.29, 255.33 and 67.46 is: 101.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.29 : 255.33 = 67.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.29/255.33 = 67.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.29x = 255.33 × 67.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.29x = 17,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223.29/170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.14

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