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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.61, 255.86 and 67.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.61, 255.86 and 67.94 is: 101.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.61 : 255.86 = 67.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.61/255.86 = 67.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.61x = 255.86 × 67.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.61x = 17,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,382.72/170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.89

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