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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.29, 234.59 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.29, 234.59 and 140.66 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.29 : 234.59 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.29/234.59 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.29x = 234.59 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.29x = 32,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,997.43/170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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