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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.95, 236.04 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.95, 236.04 and 150.47 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.95 : 236.04 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.95/236.04 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.95x = 236.04 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.95x = 35,516.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,516.94/170.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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