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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 254.76 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 254.76 and 154.68 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 254.76 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/254.76 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 254.76 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 39,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,406.28/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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