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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170, 254.52 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170, 254.52 and 145.84 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170 : 254.52 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170/254.52 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170x = 254.52 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170x = 37,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,119.20/170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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