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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.54, 255.25 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.54, 255.25 and 146.78 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.54 : 255.25 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.54/255.25 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.54x = 255.25 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.54x = 37,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,464.86/170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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