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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.62, 254.51 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.62, 254.51 and 151.60 is: 226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.62 : 254.51 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.62/254.51 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.62x = 254.51 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.62x = 38,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,583.72/170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.14

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