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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.73, 255.78 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.73, 255.78 and 102.06 is: 152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.73 : 255.78 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.73/255.78 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.73x = 255.78 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.73x = 26,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,104.91/170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.90

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