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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.51, 255.86 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.51, 255.86 and 102.09 is: 153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.51 : 255.86 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.51/255.86 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.51x = 255.86 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.51x = 26,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,121.58/170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.20

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