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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.19, 255.67 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.19, 255.67 and 150.37 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.19 : 255.67 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.19/255.67 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.19x = 255.67 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.19x = 38,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,445.10/170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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