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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.09, 255 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.09, 255 and 160.55 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.09 : 255 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.09/255 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.09x = 255 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.09x = 40,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,940.25/170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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