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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 256.60 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 256.60 and 151.34 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 256.60 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/256.60 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 256.60 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 38,832.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832.75/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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