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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.86, 255.85 and 105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.86, 255.85 and 105.67 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 255.85 = 105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/255.85 = 105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 255.85 × 105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 27,035.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035.67/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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