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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.73, 256.32 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.73, 256.32 and 102.29 is: 153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.73 : 256.32 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.73/256.32 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.73x = 256.32 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.73x = 26,217.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,217.69/170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.56

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