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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 256.01 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 256.01 and 68.03 is: 101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 256.01 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/256.01 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 256.01 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 17,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414.74/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.98

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