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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.73, 254.78 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.73, 254.78 and 152.50 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.73 : 254.78 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.73/254.78 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.73x = 254.78 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.73x = 38,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,853.95/170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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