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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 253.53 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 253.53 and 161.43 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 253.53 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/253.53 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 253.53 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 40,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,926.40/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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