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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.74, 255.51 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.74, 255.51 and 155.18 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.74 : 255.51 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.74/255.51 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.74x = 255.51 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.74x = 39,650.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,650.04/170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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