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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 235.05 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 235.05 and 150.24 is: 207.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 235.05 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/235.05 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 235.05 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 35,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,314.23/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.66

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