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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.41, 260.38 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.41, 260.38 and 170.34 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.41 : 260.38 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.41/260.38 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.41x = 260.38 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.41x = 44,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,352.37/173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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