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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170, 234.80 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170, 234.80 and 137.48 is: 189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170 : 234.80 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170/234.80 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170x = 234.80 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170x = 32,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,280.30/170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.88

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