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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.98, 256.26 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.98, 256.26 and 143.86 is: 215.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.98 : 256.26 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.98/256.26 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.98x = 256.26 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.98x = 36,865.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,865.56/170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.61

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