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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 234.54 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 234.54 and 148.44 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 234.54 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/234.54 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 234.54 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 34,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,815.12/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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