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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.68, 256.03 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.68, 256.03 and 145.18 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.68 : 256.03 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.68/256.03 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.68x = 256.03 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.68x = 37,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,170.44/170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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