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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.15, 255.72 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.15, 255.72 and 166.56 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.15 : 255.72 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.15/255.72 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.15x = 255.72 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.15x = 42,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,592.72/170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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