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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 253.80 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 253.80 and 149.31 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 253.80 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/253.80 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 253.80 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 37,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,894.88/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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