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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.07, 254.92 and 155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.07, 254.92 and 155.03 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.07 : 254.92 = 155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.07/254.92 = 155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.07x = 254.92 × 155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.07x = 39,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,520.75/170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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