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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 234.76 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 234.76 and 149.80 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 234.76 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/234.76 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 234.76 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 35,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,167.05/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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