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Finding the Third Proportional to 170.44 and 255.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 170.44 and 255.94 is: 384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 255.94 = 255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/255.94 = 255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 255.94 × 255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 65,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,504.00/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.33

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