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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.50, 234.75 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.50, 234.75 and 145.55 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.50 : 234.75 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.50/234.75 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.50x = 234.75 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.50x = 34,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,167.86/170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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