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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 253.70 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 253.70 and 168.32 is: 250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 253.70 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/253.70 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 253.70 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 42,700.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,700.67/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.63

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