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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.29, 255.44 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.29, 255.44 and 167.59 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.29 : 255.44 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.29/255.44 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.29x = 255.44 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.29x = 42,809.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,809.19/170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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