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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.49, 254.49 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.49, 254.49 and 168.66 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.49 : 254.49 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.49/254.49 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.49x = 254.49 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.49x = 42,922.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,922.28/170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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