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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 256.56 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 256.56 and 102.46 is: 153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 256.56 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/256.56 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 256.56 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 26,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,287.14/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.91

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