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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.33, 253.79 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.33, 253.79 and 152.15 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.33 : 253.79 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.33/253.79 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.33x = 253.79 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.33x = 38,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614.15/170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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