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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.44, 255.66 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.44, 255.66 and 161.32 is: 241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 255.66 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/255.66 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 255.66 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 41,243.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,243.07/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.98

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