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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.07, 255 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.07, 255 and 144.40 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.07 : 255 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.07/255 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.07x = 255 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.07x = 36,822
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,822/170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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