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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 255.12 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 255.12 and 153.96 is: 230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 255.12 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/255.12 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 255.12 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 39,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,278.28/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.83

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