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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 254.11 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 254.11 and 150.03 is: 224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 254.11 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/254.11 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 254.11 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 38,124.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,124.12/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.15

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