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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.36, 235.08 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.36, 235.08 and 100.40 is: 138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.36 : 235.08 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.36/235.08 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.36x = 235.08 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.36x = 23,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,602.03/170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.54

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