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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.74, 235.02 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.74, 235.02 and 148.87 is: 204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.74 : 235.02 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.74/235.02 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.74x = 235.02 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.74x = 34,988.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,988.28/170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.92

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