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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 235.10 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 235.10 and 153.76 is: 212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 235.10 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/235.10 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 235.10 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 36,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,148.98/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.34

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