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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.64, 255.86 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.64, 255.86 and 67.84 is: 101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.64 : 255.86 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.64/255.86 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.64x = 255.86 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.64x = 17,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,357.54/170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.72

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