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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.06, 233.97 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.06, 233.97 and 148.28 is: 204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.06 : 233.97 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.06/233.97 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.06x = 233.97 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.06x = 34,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,693.07/170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.00

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