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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.31, 235.17 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.31, 235.17 and 139.35 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.31 : 235.17 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.31/235.17 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.31x = 235.17 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.31x = 32,770.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,770.94/170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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