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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 234.48 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 234.48 and 147.12 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 234.48 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/234.48 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 234.48 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 34,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,496.70/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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