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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 254.67 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 254.67 and 156.69 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 254.67 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/254.67 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 254.67 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 39,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,904.24/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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