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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.17, 234.66 and 152.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.17, 234.66 and 152.95 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.17 : 234.66 = 152.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.17/234.66 = 152.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.17x = 234.66 × 152.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.17x = 35,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,891.25/170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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