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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.38, 254.29 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.38, 254.29 and 166.28 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.38 : 254.29 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.38/254.29 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.38x = 254.29 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.38x = 42,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,281.65/170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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