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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.07, 255.39 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.07, 255.39 and 151.23 is: 227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.07 : 255.39 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.07/255.39 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.07x = 255.39 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.07x = 38,622.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,622.63/170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.10

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