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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.38, 256.03 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.38, 256.03 and 101.93 is: 153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.38 : 256.03 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.38/256.03 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.38x = 256.03 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.38x = 26,097.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,097.14/170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.17

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