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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.31, 255.14 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.31, 255.14 and 105.14 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.31 : 255.14 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.31/255.14 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.31x = 255.14 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.31x = 26,824.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,824.01/170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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