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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.98, 256.43 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.98, 256.43 and 162.74 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.98 : 256.43 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.98/256.43 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.98x = 256.43 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.98x = 41,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,731.42/170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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