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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 255.89 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 255.89 and 165.51 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 255.89 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/255.89 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 255.89 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 42,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352.35/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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