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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 255.29 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 255.29 and 159.48 is: 239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 255.29 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/255.29 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 255.29 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 40,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,712.85/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.35

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