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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 255.64 and 67.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 255.64 and 67.65 is: 101.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 255.64 = 67.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/255.64 = 67.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 255.64 × 67.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 17,294.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,294.05/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.51

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