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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 255.52 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 255.52 and 147.23 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 255.52 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/255.52 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 255.52 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 37,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,620.21/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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