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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.83, 256.59 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.83, 256.59 and 146.66 is: 220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.83 : 256.59 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.83/256.59 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.83x = 256.59 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.83x = 37,630.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,630.21/170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.28

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