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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.60, 254.77 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.60, 254.77 and 158.12 is: 236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.60 : 254.77 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.60/254.77 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.60x = 254.77 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.60x = 40,284.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,284.23/170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.13

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