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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.30, 253.99 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.30, 253.99 and 144.33 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.30 : 253.99 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.30/253.99 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.30x = 253.99 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.30x = 36,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,658.22/170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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