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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.75, 256.17 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.75, 256.17 and 170.75 is: 256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.75 : 256.17 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.75/256.17 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.75x = 256.17 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.75x = 43,741.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,741.03/170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.17

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