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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.90, 256.26 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.90, 256.26 and 102.50 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.90 : 256.26 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.90/256.26 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.90x = 256.26 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.90x = 26,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,266.65/170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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