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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.67, 235.83 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.67, 235.83 and 154.07 is: 212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.67 : 235.83 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.67/235.83 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.67x = 235.83 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.67x = 36,333.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,333.15/170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.89

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