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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.21, 234.72 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.21, 234.72 and 140.60 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.21 : 234.72 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.21/234.72 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.21x = 234.72 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.21x = 33,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,000.46/170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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