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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 263.76 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 263.76 and 170.56 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 263.76 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/263.76 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 263.76 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 44,986.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,986.91/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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