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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.42, 255.54 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.42, 255.54 and 106.34 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.42 : 255.54 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.42/255.54 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.42x = 255.54 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.42x = 27,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,174.12/170.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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