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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.56, 255.84 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.56, 255.84 and 152.60 is: 228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.56 : 255.84 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.56/255.84 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.56x = 255.84 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.56x = 39,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,041.18/170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.90

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