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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.27, 234.91 and 100.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.27, 234.91 and 100.30 is: 138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.27 : 234.91 = 100.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.27/234.91 = 100.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.27x = 234.91 × 100.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.27x = 23,561.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,561.47/170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.38

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