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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.39, 235.01 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.39, 235.01 and 144.33 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.39 : 235.01 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.39/235.01 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.39x = 235.01 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.39x = 33,918.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,918.27/170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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