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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.20, 234.75 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.20, 234.75 and 137.53 is: 189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.20 : 234.75 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.20/234.75 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.20x = 234.75 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.20x = 32,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,285.17/170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.69

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