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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 234.98 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 234.98 and 100.35 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 234.98 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/234.98 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 234.98 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 23,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,580.24/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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