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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.56, 255.82 and 161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.56, 255.82 and 161.67 is: 242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.56 : 255.82 = 161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.56/255.82 = 161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.56x = 255.82 × 161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.56x = 41,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,358.42/170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.49

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