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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.92, 254.97 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.92, 254.97 and 159.28 is: 237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.92 : 254.97 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.92/254.97 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.92x = 254.97 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.92x = 40,611.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,611.62/170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.61

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