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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.42, 255.51 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.42, 255.51 and 106.28 is: 159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.42 : 255.51 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.42/255.51 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.42x = 255.51 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.42x = 27,155.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,155.60/170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.35

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