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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 255.72 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 255.72 and 102.02 is: 152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 255.72 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/255.72 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 255.72 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 26,088.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,088.55/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.87

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