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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 255.36 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 255.36 and 115.84 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 255.36 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/255.36 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 255.36 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 29,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,580.90/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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