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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 255.40 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 255.40 and 105.30 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 255.40 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/255.40 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 255.40 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 26,891.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,891.82/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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