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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 254.93 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 254.93 and 144.44 is: 216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 254.93 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/254.93 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 254.93 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 36,822.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,822.09/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.40

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