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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.43, 254.03 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.43, 254.03 and 170.16 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.43 : 254.03 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.43/254.03 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.43x = 254.03 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.43x = 43,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,224.89/170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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