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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 255.66 and 67.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 255.66 and 67.86 is: 101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 255.66 = 67.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/255.66 = 67.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 255.66 × 67.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 17,349.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,349.09/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.74

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