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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 253.67 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 253.67 and 168.55 is: 250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 253.67 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/253.67 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 253.67 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 42,754.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,754.60/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.95

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