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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.19, 234.54 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.19, 234.54 and 153.42 is: 211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.19 : 234.54 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.19/234.54 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.19x = 234.54 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.19x = 35,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,981.19/170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.42

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