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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.21, 255.41 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.21, 255.41 and 167.20 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.21 : 255.41 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.21/255.41 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.21x = 255.41 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.21x = 42,704.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,704.55/170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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