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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.83, 255.93 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.83, 255.93 and 152.74 is: 228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.83 : 255.93 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.83/255.93 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.83x = 255.93 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.83x = 39,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,089.47/170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.83

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