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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.02, 254.52 and 158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.02, 254.52 and 158.62 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.02 : 254.52 = 158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.02/254.52 = 158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.02x = 254.52 × 158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.02x = 40,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,371.96/170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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