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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 256.21 and 102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 256.21 and 102.31 is: 153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 256.21 = 102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/256.21 = 102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 256.21 × 102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 26,213.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,213.97/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.52

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