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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 255.30 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 255.30 and 145.80 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 255.30 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/255.30 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 255.30 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 37,222.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,222.74/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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