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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 234.45 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 234.45 and 152.91 is: 210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 234.45 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/234.45 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 234.45 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 35,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,849.75/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.24

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