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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 254.55 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 254.55 and 155.70 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 254.55 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/254.55 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 254.55 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 39,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,633.44/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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