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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.16, 234.73 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.16, 234.73 and 100.20 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.16 : 234.73 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.16/234.73 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.16x = 234.73 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.16x = 23,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,519.95/170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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