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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.58, 234.86 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.58, 234.86 and 150.88 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.58 : 234.86 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.58/234.86 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.58x = 234.86 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.58x = 35,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,435.68/170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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