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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.17, 254.99 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.17, 254.99 and 115.26 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.17 : 254.99 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.17/254.99 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.17x = 254.99 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.17x = 29,390.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,390.15/170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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