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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.20, 234.28 and 152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.20, 234.28 and 152.43 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.20 : 234.28 = 152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.20/234.28 = 152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.20x = 234.28 × 152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.20x = 35,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,711.30/170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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