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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.86, 255.58 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.86, 255.58 and 155.54 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 255.58 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/255.58 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 255.58 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 39,752.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,752.91/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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