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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.29, 255.12 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.29, 255.12 and 168.40 is: 252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.29 : 255.12 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.29/255.12 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.29x = 255.12 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.29x = 42,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,962.21/170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.29

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