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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.09, 255.20 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.09, 255.20 and 148.67 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.09 : 255.20 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.09/255.20 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.09x = 255.20 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.09x = 37,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,938.56/170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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