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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 255.55 and 67.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 255.55 and 67.72 is: 101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 255.55 = 67.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/255.55 = 67.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 255.55 × 67.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 17,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305.51/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.56

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