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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 253.23 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 253.23 and 169.09 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 253.23 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/253.23 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 253.23 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 42,817.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,817.39/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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