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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 235.20 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 235.20 and 142.52 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 235.20 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/235.20 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 235.20 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 33,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520.70/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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