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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 253.36 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 253.36 and 169.36 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 253.36 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/253.36 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 253.36 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 42,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,908.63/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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