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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 255.74 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 255.74 and 148.88 is: 223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 255.74 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/255.74 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 255.74 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 38,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072.55/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.10

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