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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.96, 256.55 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.96, 256.55 and 68.23 is: 102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.96 : 256.55 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.96/256.55 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.96x = 256.55 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.96x = 17,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502.78/170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.38

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