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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 236.00 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 236.00 and 150.05 is: 207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 236.00 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/236.00 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 236.00 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 35,409.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,409.87/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.19

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