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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 255.72 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 255.72 and 163.28 is: 244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 255.72 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/255.72 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 255.72 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 41,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,753.96/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.92

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