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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 260.91 and 170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 260.91 and 170.82 is: 254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 260.91 = 170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/260.91 = 170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 260.91 × 170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 44,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,568.65/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.74

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