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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 235.32 and 149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 235.32 and 149.78 is: 206.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 235.32 = 149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/235.32 = 149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 235.32 × 149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 35,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,246.23/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.75

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