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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 234.79 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 234.79 and 137.52 is: 189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 234.79 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/234.79 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 234.79 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 32,288.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,288.32/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.57

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