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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.96, 256.90 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.96, 256.90 and 160.02 is: 240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.96 : 256.90 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.96/256.90 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.96x = 256.90 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.96x = 41,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,109.14/170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.46

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