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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.65, 235.73 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.65, 235.73 and 152.22 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.65 : 235.73 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.65/235.73 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.65x = 235.73 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.65x = 35,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,883.20/170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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