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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.97, 256.52 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.97, 256.52 and 164.62 is: 246.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.97 : 256.52 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.97/256.52 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.97x = 256.52 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.97x = 42,228.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,228.32/170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.99

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