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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.92, 235.70 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.92, 235.70 and 146.44 is: 201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.92 : 235.70 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.92/235.70 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.92x = 235.70 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.92x = 34,515.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,515.18/170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.94

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