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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.02, 253.69 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.02, 253.69 and 151.80 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.02 : 253.69 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.02/253.69 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.02x = 253.69 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.02x = 38,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,510.14/170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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