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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.82, 255.66 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.82, 255.66 and 155.22 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.82 : 255.66 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.82/255.66 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.82x = 255.66 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.82x = 39,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,683.55/170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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