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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.90, 256.35 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.90, 256.35 and 168.20 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.90 : 256.35 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.90/256.35 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.90x = 256.35 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.90x = 43,118.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,118.07/170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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