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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.72, 256.08 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.72, 256.08 and 143.84 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.72 : 256.08 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.72/256.08 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.72x = 256.08 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.72x = 36,834.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,834.55/170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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