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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.92, 256.08 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.92, 256.08 and 164.60 is: 246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.92 : 256.08 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.92/256.08 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.92x = 256.08 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.92x = 42,150.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,150.77/170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.61

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