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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.70, 235.06 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.70, 235.06 and 148.83 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.70 : 235.06 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.70/235.06 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.70x = 235.06 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.70x = 34,983.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,983.98/170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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