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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.62, 255.90 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.62, 255.90 and 105.63 is: 158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.62 : 255.90 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.62/255.90 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.62x = 255.90 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.62x = 27,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,030.15/170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.43

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