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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.55, 256.11 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.55, 256.11 and 145.17 is: 218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.55 : 256.11 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.55/256.11 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.55x = 256.11 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.55x = 37,179.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,179.49/170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.00

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