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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.56, 255.48 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.56, 255.48 and 148.96 is: 223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.56 : 255.48 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.56/255.48 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.56x = 255.48 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.56x = 38,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,056.30/170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.13

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