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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 256.19 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 256.19 and 159.82 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 256.19 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/256.19 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 256.19 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 40,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,942.85/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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