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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 255.66 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 255.66 and 158.16 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 255.66 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/255.66 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 255.66 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 40,435.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,435.19/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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