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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.96, 256.10 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.96, 256.10 and 156.96 is: 235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.96 : 256.10 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.96/256.10 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.96x = 256.10 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.96x = 40,197.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,197.46/170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.13

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