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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.21, 259.82 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.21, 259.82 and 170.07 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.21 : 259.82 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.21/259.82 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.21x = 259.82 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.21x = 44,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,186.74/174.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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