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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 255.68 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 255.68 and 162.24 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 255.68 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/255.68 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 255.68 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 41,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,481.52/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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