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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.63, 256.16 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.63, 256.16 and 102.21 is: 153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.63 : 256.16 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.63/256.16 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.63x = 256.16 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.63x = 26,182.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,182.11/170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.44

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