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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170, 253.51 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170, 253.51 and 160.90 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170 : 253.51 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170/253.51 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170x = 253.51 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170x = 40,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,789.76/170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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