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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.56, 255.83 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.56, 255.83 and 101.87 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.56 : 255.83 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.56/255.83 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.56x = 255.83 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.56x = 26,059.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059.61/170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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