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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 253.27 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 253.27 and 167.94 is: 250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 253.27 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/253.27 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 253.27 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 42,534.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,534.37/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.12

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