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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.69, 256.37 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.69, 256.37 and 102.34 is: 153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.69 : 256.37 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.69/256.37 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.69x = 256.37 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.69x = 26,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,236.52/170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.71

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