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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 256.18 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 256.18 and 168.46 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 256.18 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/256.18 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 256.18 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 43,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,156.08/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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