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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.44, 255.36 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.44, 255.36 and 163.72 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 255.36 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/255.36 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 255.36 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 41,807.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,807.54/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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