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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.82, 254.52 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.82, 254.52 and 170.10 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.82 : 254.52 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.82/254.52 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.82x = 254.52 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.82x = 43,293.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,293.85/170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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