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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.23, 234.57 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.23, 234.57 and 151.78 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.23 : 234.57 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.23/234.57 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.23x = 234.57 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.23x = 35,603.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,603.03/170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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