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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170, 255.61 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170, 255.61 and 156.63 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170 : 255.61 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170/255.61 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170x = 255.61 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170x = 40,036.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,036.19/170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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