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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170, 234.06 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170, 234.06 and 151.52 is: 208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170 : 234.06 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170/234.06 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170x = 234.06 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170x = 35,464.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,464.77/170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.62

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