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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 235.07 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 235.07 and 100.44 is: 138.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 235.07 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/235.07 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 235.07 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 23,610.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,610.31/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.58

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