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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.52, 257.01 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.52, 257.01 and 146.76 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.52 : 257.01 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.52/257.01 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.52x = 257.01 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.52x = 37,718.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,718.79/170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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