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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 258.12 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.31, 258.12 and 170.07 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.31 : 258.12 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.31/258.12 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.31x = 258.12 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.31x = 43,898.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,898.47/173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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