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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.35, 255.53 and 67.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.35, 255.53 and 67.58 is: 101.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.35 : 255.53 = 67.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.35/255.53 = 67.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.35x = 255.53 × 67.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.35x = 17,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268.72/170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.37

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