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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 255.83 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 255.83 and 164.16 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 255.83 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/255.83 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 255.83 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 41,996.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,996.23/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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