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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.21, 257.99 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.21, 257.99 and 170.64 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.21 : 257.99 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.21/257.99 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.21x = 257.99 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.21x = 44,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,022.56/173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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