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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 256.20 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 256.20 and 165.48 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 256.20 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/256.20 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 256.20 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 42,395.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,395.98/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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