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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 254.44 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 254.44 and 157.64 is: 235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 254.44 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/254.44 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 254.44 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 40,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,109.92/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.28

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