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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.61, 234.93 and 151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.61, 234.93 and 151.98 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.61 : 234.93 = 151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.61/234.93 = 151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.61x = 234.93 × 151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.61x = 35,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,704.66/170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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