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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 253.93 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 253.93 and 157.12 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 253.93 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/253.93 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 253.93 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 39,897.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,897.48/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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