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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 255.45 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 255.45 and 146.99 is: 220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 255.45 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/255.45 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 255.45 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 37,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549.79/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.82

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