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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.77, 256.74 and 149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.77, 256.74 and 149.53 is: 224.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.77 : 256.74 = 149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.77/256.74 = 149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.77x = 256.74 × 149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.77x = 38,390.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,390.33/170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.81

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