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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 255.40 and 67.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 255.40 and 67.54 is: 101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 255.40 = 67.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/255.40 = 67.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 255.40 × 67.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 17,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,249.72/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.28

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