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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 255.24 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 255.24 and 101.88 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 255.24 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/255.24 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 255.24 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 26,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,003.85/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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