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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 254.46 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 254.46 and 146.16 is: 218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 254.46 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/254.46 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 254.46 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 37,191.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,191.87/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.26

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