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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 254.62 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 254.62 and 159.68 is: 238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 254.62 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/254.62 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 254.62 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 40,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,657.72/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.99

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