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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.18, 258.15 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.18, 258.15 and 170.54 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.18 : 258.15 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.18/258.15 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.18x = 258.15 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.18x = 44,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,024.90/173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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