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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.13, 256.06 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.13, 256.06 and 153.36 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.13 : 256.06 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.13/256.06 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.13x = 256.06 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.13x = 39,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,269.55/170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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