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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.15, 234.39 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.15, 234.39 and 142.51 is: 196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.15 : 234.39 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.15/234.39 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.15x = 234.39 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.15x = 33,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,402.92/170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.31

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