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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.90, 254.56 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.90, 254.56 and 163 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.90 : 254.56 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.90/254.56 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.90x = 254.56 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.90x = 41,493.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,493.28/170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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