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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.98, 256.53 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.98, 256.53 and 68.26 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.98 : 256.53 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.98/256.53 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.98x = 256.53 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.98x = 17,510.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,510.74/170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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