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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 235.68 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 235.68 and 156.12 is: 215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 235.68 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/235.68 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 235.68 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 36,794.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,794.36/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.47

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