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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.92, 256.38 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.92, 256.38 and 165.16 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.92 : 256.38 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.92/256.38 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.92x = 256.38 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.92x = 42,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,343.72/170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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