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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.25, 255.30 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.25, 255.30 and 153.29 is: 229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.25 : 255.30 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.25/255.30 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.25x = 255.30 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.25x = 39,135.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,135.86/170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.87

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