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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.82, 235.62 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.82, 235.62 and 146.16 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.82 : 235.62 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.82/235.62 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.82x = 235.62 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.82x = 34,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,438.22/170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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