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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 236.07 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 236.07 and 150.21 is: 207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 236.07 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/236.07 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 236.07 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 35,460.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,460.07/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.48

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