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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.74, 256.43 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.74, 256.43 and 107.02 is: 160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.74 : 256.43 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.74/256.43 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.74x = 256.43 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.74x = 27,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,443.14/170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.73

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