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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 234.96 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 234.96 and 101.28 is: 139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 234.96 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/234.96 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 234.96 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 23,796.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796.75/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.72

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