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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 255.72 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 255.72 and 105.50 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 255.72 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/255.72 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 255.72 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 26,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,978.46/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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