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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 234.30 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 234.30 and 146.52 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 234.30 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/234.30 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 234.30 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 34,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,329.64/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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