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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.45, 234.95 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.45, 234.95 and 147 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.45 : 234.95 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.45/234.95 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.45x = 234.95 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.45x = 34,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,536.92/170.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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