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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.60, 254.25 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.60, 254.25 and 166.28 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.60 : 254.25 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.60/254.25 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.60x = 254.25 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.60x = 42,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,275.42/170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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