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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 256.16 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 256.16 and 153.60 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 256.16 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/256.16 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 256.16 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 39,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,345.60/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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