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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.75, 256.14 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.75, 256.14 and 68.03 is: 102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.75 : 256.14 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.75/256.14 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.75x = 256.14 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.75x = 17,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425.20/170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.05

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