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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 235.31 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 235.31 and 157.55 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 235.31 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/235.31 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 235.31 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 37,071.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,071.13/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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