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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 234.90 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 234.90 and 142.56 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 234.90 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/234.90 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 234.90 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 33,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,487.34/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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