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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.39, 235.10 and 100.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.39, 235.10 and 100.43 is: 138.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.39 : 235.10 = 100.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.39/235.10 = 100.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.39x = 235.10 × 100.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.39x = 23,611.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,611.05/170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.57

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