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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.87, 255.93 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.87, 255.93 and 105.66 is: 158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.87 : 255.93 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.87/255.93 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.87x = 255.93 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.87x = 27,041.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,041.56/170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.26

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