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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.75, 255.87 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.75, 255.87 and 152.43 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.75 : 255.87 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.75/255.87 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.75x = 255.87 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.75x = 39,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,002.26/170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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