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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 255.76 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 255.76 and 158.00 is: 236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 255.76 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/255.76 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 255.76 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 40,409.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,409.84/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.44

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