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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 262.19 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 262.19 and 170.07 is: 253.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 262.19 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/262.19 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 262.19 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 44,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,589.80/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.47

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