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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.63, 256.26 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.63, 256.26 and 153.02 is: 229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.63 : 256.26 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.63/256.26 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.63x = 256.26 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.63x = 39,210.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,210.86/170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.80

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