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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.31, 234.54 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.31, 234.54 and 145.74 is: 200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.31 : 234.54 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.31/234.54 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.31x = 234.54 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.31x = 34,181.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181.86/170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.70

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