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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.83, 235.94 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.83, 235.94 and 149.87 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.83 : 235.94 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.83/235.94 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.83x = 235.94 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.83x = 35,360.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,360.17/170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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