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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.64, 235.17 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.64, 235.17 and 150.80 is: 207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.64 : 235.17 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.64/235.17 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.64x = 235.17 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.64x = 35,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,462.46/170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.82

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