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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 255.38 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 255.38 and 168.08 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 255.38 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/255.38 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 255.38 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 42,922.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,922.15/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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