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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 255.64 and 67.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 255.64 and 67.76 is: 101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 255.64 = 67.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/255.64 = 67.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 255.64 × 67.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 17,322.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,322.17/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.61

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