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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 255.60 and 151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 255.60 and 151.77 is: 226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 255.60 = 151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/255.60 = 151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 255.60 × 151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 38,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,791.65/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.98

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