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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.20, 255.03 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.20, 255.03 and 165.70 is: 248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.20 : 255.03 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.20/255.03 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.20x = 255.03 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.20x = 42,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,258.47/170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.29

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