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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.63, 236.09 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.63, 236.09 and 148.85 is: 205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.63 : 236.09 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.63/236.09 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.63x = 236.09 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.63x = 35,140.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140.07/170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.95

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