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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.20, 255.12 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.20, 255.12 and 162.12 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.20 : 255.12 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.20/255.12 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.20x = 255.12 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.20x = 41,360.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,360.05/170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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