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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 235.11 and 149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 235.11 and 149.91 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 235.11 = 149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/235.11 = 149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 235.11 × 149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 35,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,244.16/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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