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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.39, 234.35 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.39, 234.35 and 147.86 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.39 : 234.35 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.39/234.35 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.39x = 234.35 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.39x = 34,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,650.99/170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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