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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 235.38 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 235.38 and 148.36 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 235.38 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/235.38 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 235.38 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 34,920.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,920.98/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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