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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.98, 256.81 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.98, 256.81 and 102.63 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.98 : 256.81 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.98/256.81 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.98x = 256.81 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.98x = 26,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,356.41/170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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