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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.35, 255.42 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.35, 255.42 and 101.89 is: 152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.35 : 255.42 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.35/255.42 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.35x = 255.42 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.35x = 26,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,024.74/170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.77

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