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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.49, 255.42 and 101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.49, 255.42 and 101.81 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.49 : 255.42 = 101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.49/255.42 = 101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.49x = 255.42 × 101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.49x = 26,004.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004.31/170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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