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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 255.66 and 115.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 255.66 and 115.51 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 255.66 = 115.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/255.66 = 115.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 255.66 × 115.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 29,531.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,531.29/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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