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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 255.96 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 255.96 and 101.97 is: 153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 255.96 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/255.96 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 255.96 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 26,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,100.24/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.20

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