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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 255.84 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 255.84 and 162.12 is: 242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 255.84 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/255.84 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 255.84 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 41,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,476.78/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.90

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