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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 255.76 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 255.76 and 147.93 is: 221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 255.76 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/255.76 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 255.76 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 37,833.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,833.25/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.92

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