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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 254.97 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 254.97 and 146.60 is: 219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 254.97 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/254.97 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 254.97 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 37,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,376.59/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.40

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