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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 257.82 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 257.82 and 169.44 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 257.82 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/257.82 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 257.82 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 43,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,685.02/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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