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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.75, 235.12 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.75, 235.12 and 146.14 is: 201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.75 : 235.12 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.75/235.12 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.75x = 235.12 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.75x = 34,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,358.53/170.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.22

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