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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.49, 256.04 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.49, 256.04 and 144.98 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.49 : 256.04 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.49/256.04 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.49x = 256.04 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.49x = 37,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,120.68/170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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