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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 256.04 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 256.04 and 144.82 is: 217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 256.04 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/256.04 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 256.04 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 37,079.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,079.71/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.53

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