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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 235.36 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 235.36 and 152.44 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 235.36 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/235.36 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 235.36 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 35,878.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,878.28/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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