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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.54, 255.91 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.54, 255.91 and 169.91 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.54 : 255.91 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.54/255.91 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.54x = 255.91 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.54x = 43,480.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,480.81/170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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