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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.62, 255.99 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.62, 255.99 and 166.97 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.62 : 255.99 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.62/255.99 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.62x = 255.99 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.62x = 42,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,742.65/170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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