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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.55, 254.15 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.55, 254.15 and 162.95 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.55 : 254.15 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.55/254.15 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.55x = 254.15 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.55x = 41,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,413.56/170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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