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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 254.52 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 254.52 and 154.20 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 254.52 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/254.52 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 254.52 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 39,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,246.98/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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