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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.19, 263.07 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.19, 263.07 and 170.33 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.19 : 263.07 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.19/263.07 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.19x = 263.07 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.19x = 44,807.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,807.40/175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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