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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.19, 234.75 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.19, 234.75 and 148.32 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.19 : 234.75 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.19/234.75 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.19x = 234.75 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.19x = 34,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,818.12/170.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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