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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.85, 256.27 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.85, 256.27 and 146.63 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.85 : 256.27 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.85/256.27 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.85x = 256.27 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.85x = 37,577.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,577.16/170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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