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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.92, 256.24 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.92, 256.24 and 68.18 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.92 : 256.24 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.92/256.24 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.92x = 256.24 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.92x = 17,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,470.44/170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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