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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.99, 256.49 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.99, 256.49 and 160.06 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.99 : 256.49 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.99/256.49 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.99x = 256.49 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.99x = 41,053.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,053.79/170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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