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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 256.46 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 256.46 and 102.60 is: 153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 256.46 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/256.46 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 256.46 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 26,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,312.80/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.96

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