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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.33, 255.38 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.33, 255.38 and 101.87 is: 152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.33 : 255.38 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.33/255.38 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.33x = 255.38 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.33x = 26,014.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,014.28/170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.73

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