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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170, 254.64 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170, 254.64 and 156 is: 233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170 : 254.64 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170/254.64 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170x = 254.64 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170x = 39,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,723.84/170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.67

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