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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 254.88 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 254.88 and 159.36 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 254.88 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/254.88 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 254.88 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 40,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,617.68/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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