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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.92, 256.22 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.92, 256.22 and 143.92 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.92 : 256.22 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.92/256.22 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.92x = 256.22 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.92x = 36,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,875.18/170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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