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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.70, 255.89 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.70, 255.89 and 102.05 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.70 : 255.89 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.70/255.89 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.70x = 255.89 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.70x = 26,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,113.57/170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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