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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.64, 258.99 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.64, 258.99 and 170.40 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.64 : 258.99 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.64/258.99 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.64x = 258.99 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.64x = 44,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,131.90/173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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