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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.97, 262.23 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.97, 262.23 and 170.16 is: 253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.97 : 262.23 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.97/262.23 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.97x = 262.23 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.97x = 44,621.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,621.06/175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.58

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