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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.56, 255.57 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.56, 255.57 and 143.65 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.56 : 255.57 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.56/255.57 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.56x = 255.57 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.56x = 36,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,712.63/170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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