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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.55, 316.56 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.55, 316.56 and 170.26 is: 255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.55 : 316.56 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.55/316.56 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.55x = 316.56 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.55x = 53,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,897.51/210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.98

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