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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.41, 235.11 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.41, 235.11 and 148.54 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.41 : 235.11 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.41/235.11 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.41x = 235.11 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.41x = 34,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,923.24/170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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