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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.35, 234.35 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.35, 234.35 and 142.17 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.35 : 234.35 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.35/234.35 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.35x = 234.35 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.35x = 33,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,317.54/170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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