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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.45, 255.54 and 106.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.45, 255.54 and 106.19 is: 159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.45 : 255.54 = 106.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.45/255.54 = 106.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.45x = 255.54 × 106.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.45x = 27,135.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,135.79/170.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.20

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