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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 255.34 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 255.34 and 101.76 is: 152.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 255.34 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/255.34 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 255.34 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 25,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,983.40/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.56

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