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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.34, 256.61 and 145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.34, 256.61 and 145.26 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.34 : 256.61 = 145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.34/256.61 = 145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.34x = 256.61 × 145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.34x = 37,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,274.44/170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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