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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 235.08 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 235.08 and 140.88 is: 194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 235.08 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/235.08 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 235.08 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 33,118.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,118.07/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.35

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