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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170, 253.84 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170, 253.84 and 157.04 is: 234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170 : 253.84 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170/253.84 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170x = 253.84 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170x = 39,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,863.03/170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.49

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