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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.57, 255.23 and 108.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.57, 255.23 and 108.59 is: 162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.57 : 255.23 = 108.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.57/255.23 = 108.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.57x = 255.23 × 108.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.57x = 27,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,716.06/170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.49

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