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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.30, 255.51 and 67.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.30, 255.51 and 67.57 is: 101.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.30 : 255.51 = 67.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.30/255.51 = 67.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.30x = 255.51 × 67.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.30x = 17,264.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264.17/170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.37

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