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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 234.96 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 234.96 and 144.64 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 234.96 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/234.96 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 234.96 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 33,984.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984.61/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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