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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 254.67 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 254.67 and 144.84 is: 216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 254.67 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/254.67 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 254.67 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 36,886.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,886.40/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.01

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