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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.58, 254.56 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.58, 254.56 and 152.40 is: 227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.58 : 254.56 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.58/254.56 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.58x = 254.56 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.58x = 38,794.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,794.94/170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.43

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