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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.87, 256.19 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.87, 256.19 and 68.07 is: 102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.87 : 256.19 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.87/256.19 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.87x = 256.19 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.87x = 17,438.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,438.51/170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.06

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