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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.68, 256.22 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.68, 256.22 and 162.18 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.68 : 256.22 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.68/256.22 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.68x = 256.22 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.68x = 41,553.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,553.76/170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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