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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.18, 234.65 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.18, 234.65 and 151.73 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.18 : 234.65 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.18/234.65 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.18x = 234.65 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.18x = 35,601.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,601.51/170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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