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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 253.25 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 253.25 and 169.21 is: 251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 253.25 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/253.25 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 253.25 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 42,852.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,852.43/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.90

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