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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.57, 255.83 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.57, 255.83 and 143.64 is: 215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.57 : 255.83 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.57/255.83 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.57x = 255.83 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.57x = 36,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,746.70/170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.43

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