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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.51, 256.10 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.51, 256.10 and 102.16 is: 153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.51 : 256.10 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.51/256.10 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.51x = 256.10 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.51x = 26,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,162.99/170.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.44

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