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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.56, 235.47 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.56, 235.47 and 151.93 is: 209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.56 : 235.47 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.56/235.47 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.56x = 235.47 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.56x = 35,774.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,774.96/170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.75

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