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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.29, 234.64 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.29, 234.64 and 140.45 is: 193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.29 : 234.64 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.29/234.64 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.29x = 234.64 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.29x = 32,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,955.19/170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.52

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