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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 234.76 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 234.76 and 137.40 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 234.76 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/234.76 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 234.76 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 32,256.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,256.02/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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