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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.33, 235.03 and 100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.33, 235.03 and 100.38 is: 138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.33 : 235.03 = 100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.33/235.03 = 100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.33x = 235.03 × 100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.33x = 23,592.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592.31/170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.51

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