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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 254.14 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 254.14 and 151.35 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 254.14 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/254.14 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 254.14 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 38,464.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,464.09/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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