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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 235.06 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 235.06 and 137.64 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 235.06 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/235.06 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 235.06 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 32,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,353.66/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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