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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 256.08 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 256.08 and 161.12 is: 242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 256.08 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/256.08 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 256.08 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 41,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,259.61/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.02

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