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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.30, 235.00 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.30, 235.00 and 135.42 is: 186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.30 : 235.00 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.30/235.00 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.30x = 235.00 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.30x = 31,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,823.36/170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.86

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