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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.98, 256.92 and 165.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.98, 256.92 and 165.97 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.98 : 256.92 = 165.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.98/256.92 = 165.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.98x = 256.92 × 165.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.98x = 42,640.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,640.20/170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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