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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.31, 260.08 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.31, 260.08 and 170.19 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.31 : 260.08 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.31/260.08 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.31x = 260.08 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.31x = 44,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,262.59/174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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