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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 254.34 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 254.34 and 157.50 is: 235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 254.34 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/254.34 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 254.34 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 40,058.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,058.55/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.00

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