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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.92, 256.47 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.92, 256.47 and 144.64 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.92 : 256.47 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.92/256.47 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.92x = 256.47 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.92x = 37,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,095.82/170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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