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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 255.54 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 255.54 and 157.80 is: 237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 255.54 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/255.54 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 255.54 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 40,324.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,324.21/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.15

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