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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 255.44 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 255.44 and 156.92 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 255.44 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/255.44 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 255.44 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 40,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,083.64/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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