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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.79, 254.42 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.79, 254.42 and 160.44 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.79 : 254.42 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.79/254.42 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.79x = 254.42 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.79x = 40,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,818.34/170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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