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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.72, 255.99 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.72, 255.99 and 68 is: 101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.72 : 255.99 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.72/255.99 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.72x = 255.99 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.72x = 17,407.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,407.32/170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.96

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