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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 234.64 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 234.64 and 138.84 is: 191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 234.64 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/234.64 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 234.64 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 32,577.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,577.42/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.45

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