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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 256.41 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 256.41 and 168.15 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 256.41 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/256.41 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 256.41 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 43,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,115.34/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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