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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.74, 255.74 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.74, 255.74 and 168.90 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.74 : 255.74 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.74/255.74 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.74x = 255.74 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.74x = 43,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,194.49/170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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