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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.87, 256.30 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.87, 256.30 and 68.16 is: 102.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.87 : 256.30 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.87/256.30 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.87x = 256.30 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.87x = 17,469.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,469.24/170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.24

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