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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.27, 254.73 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.27, 254.73 and 147.69 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.27 : 254.73 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.27/254.73 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.27x = 254.73 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.27x = 37,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,621.07/170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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