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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.78, 255.92 and 68.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.78, 255.92 and 68.00 is: 101.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.78 : 255.92 = 68.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.78/255.92 = 68.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.78x = 255.92 × 68.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.78x = 17,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,400.94/170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.89

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