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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.13, 254.96 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.13, 254.96 and 151.82 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.13 : 254.96 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.13/254.96 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.13x = 254.96 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.13x = 38,709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,709.17/170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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