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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.49, 235.43 and 145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.49, 235.43 and 145.78 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.49 : 235.43 = 145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.49/235.43 = 145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.49x = 235.43 × 145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.49x = 34,322.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,322.36/170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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