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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.96, 262.04 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.96, 262.04 and 170.10 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.96 : 262.04 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.96/262.04 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.96x = 262.04 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.96x = 44,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,572.15/174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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