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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.54, 255.76 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.54, 255.76 and 67.82 is: 101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.54 : 255.76 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.54/255.76 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.54x = 255.76 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.54x = 17,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,345.64/170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.71

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