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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.46, 256.23 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.46, 256.23 and 146.70 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.46 : 256.23 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.46/256.23 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.46x = 256.23 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.46x = 37,588.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,588.94/170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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