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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 234.99 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 234.99 and 157.76 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 234.99 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/234.99 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 234.99 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 37,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,070.85/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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