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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 253.85 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 253.85 and 149.58 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 253.85 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/253.85 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 253.85 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 37,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,970.14/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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