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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 234.57 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 234.57 and 151.35 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 234.57 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/234.57 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 234.57 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 35,502.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,502.17/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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