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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 256.01 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 256.01 and 162.78 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 256.01 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/256.01 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 256.01 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 41,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,672.49/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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