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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.21, 254.93 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.21, 254.93 and 146.18 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.21 : 254.93 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.21/254.93 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.21x = 254.93 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.21x = 37,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,265.57/170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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