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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 256.05 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 256.05 and 150.01 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 256.05 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/256.05 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 256.05 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 38,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,410.06/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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