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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.02, 235.02 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.02, 235.02 and 141.40 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.02 : 235.02 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.02/235.02 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.02x = 235.02 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.02x = 33,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,231.83/170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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