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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 255.80 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 255.80 and 169.59 is: 253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 255.80 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/255.80 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 255.80 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 43,380.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,380.27/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.98

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