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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.74, 255.84 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.74, 255.84 and 143.65 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.74 : 255.84 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.74/255.84 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.74x = 255.84 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.74x = 36,751.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,751.42/170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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