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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.76, 263.23 and 170.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.76, 263.23 and 170.59 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.76 : 263.23 = 170.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.76/263.23 = 170.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.76x = 263.23 × 170.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.76x = 44,904.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,904.41/175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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