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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 255.68 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 255.68 and 101.96 is: 153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 255.68 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/255.68 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 255.68 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 26,069.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,069.13/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.02

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