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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.79, 255.55 and 165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.79, 255.55 and 165.93 is: 248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.79 : 255.55 = 165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.79/255.55 = 165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.79x = 255.55 × 165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.79x = 42,403.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,403.41/170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.28

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