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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.79, 256.18 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.79, 256.18 and 68.10 is: 102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.79 : 256.18 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.79/256.18 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.79x = 256.18 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.79x = 17,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445.86/170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.15

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