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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.86, 256.35 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.86, 256.35 and 167.22 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 256.35 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/256.35 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 256.35 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 42,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,866.85/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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