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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.58, 255.52 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.58, 255.52 and 101.89 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.58 : 255.52 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.58/255.52 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.58x = 255.52 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.58x = 26,034.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,034.93/170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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