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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.03, 234.05 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.03, 234.05 and 146.63 is: 201.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.03 : 234.05 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.03/234.05 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.03x = 234.05 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.03x = 34,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,318.60/170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.84

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