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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.96, 257.57 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.96, 257.57 and 155.34 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.96 : 257.57 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.96/257.57 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.96x = 257.57 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.96x = 40,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,010.92/170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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