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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.68, 235.54 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.68, 235.54 and 146.10 is: 201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.68 : 235.54 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.68/235.54 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.68x = 235.54 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.68x = 34,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,412.39/170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.62

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