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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.96, 255.38 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.96, 255.38 and 164.88 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.96 : 255.38 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.96/255.38 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.96x = 255.38 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.96x = 42,107.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,107.47/170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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