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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.29, 255.44 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.29, 255.44 and 161.99 is: 242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.29 : 255.44 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.29/255.44 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.29x = 255.44 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.29x = 41,380.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,380.25/170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.99

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