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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.64, 255.87 and 67.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.64, 255.87 and 67.86 is: 101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.64 : 255.87 = 67.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.64/255.87 = 67.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.64x = 255.87 × 67.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.64x = 17,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,363.34/170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.75

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