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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 235.39 and 151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 235.39 and 151.97 is: 209.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 235.39 = 151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/235.39 = 151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 235.39 × 151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 35,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,772.22/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.93

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