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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 234.87 and 144.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 234.87 and 144.29 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 234.87 = 144.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/234.87 = 144.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 234.87 × 144.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 33,889.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,889.39/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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