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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.39, 235.53 and 151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.39, 235.53 and 151.87 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.39 : 235.53 = 151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.39/235.53 = 151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.39x = 235.53 × 151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.39x = 35,769.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,769.35/170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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