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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.14, 234.82 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.14, 234.82 and 142.46 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.14 : 234.82 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.14/234.82 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.14x = 234.82 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.14x = 33,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452.46/170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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