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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.56, 254.57 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.56, 254.57 and 166.46 is: 248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.56 : 254.57 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.56/254.57 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.56x = 254.57 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.56x = 42,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,375.72/170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.45

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