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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 234.18 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 234.18 and 154.56 is: 212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 234.18 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/234.18 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 234.18 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 36,194.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,194.86/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.86

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