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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.34, 255.12 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.34, 255.12 and 150.87 is: 225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.34 : 255.12 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.34/255.12 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.34x = 255.12 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.34x = 38,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,489.95/170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.96

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