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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.76, 255.97 and 146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.76, 255.97 and 146.29 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.76 : 255.97 = 146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.76/255.97 = 146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.76x = 255.97 × 146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.76x = 37,445.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,445.85/170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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