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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.62, 255.26 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.62, 255.26 and 149.20 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.62 : 255.26 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.62/255.26 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.62x = 255.26 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.62x = 38,084.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084.79/170.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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