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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 255.72 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 255.72 and 102.36 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 255.72 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/255.72 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 255.72 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 26,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,175.50/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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