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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 246.60 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 246.60 and 170.40 is: 246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 246.60 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/246.60 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 246.60 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 42,020.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,020.64/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.60

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