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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 255.15 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 255.15 and 147.24 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 255.15 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/255.15 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 255.15 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 37,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,568.29/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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