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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.65, 256.07 and 102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.65, 256.07 and 102.31 is: 153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.65 : 256.07 = 102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.65/256.07 = 102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.65x = 256.07 × 102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.65x = 26,198.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,198.01/170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.52

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