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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 262.74 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 262.74 and 170.34 is: 255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 262.74 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/262.74 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 262.74 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 44,755.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,755.13/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.15

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