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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.80, 255.64 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.80, 255.64 and 168.64 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.80 : 255.64 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.80/255.64 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.80x = 255.64 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.80x = 43,111.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,111.13/170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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