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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.44, 234.99 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.44, 234.99 and 139.30 is: 192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.44 : 234.99 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.44/234.99 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.44x = 234.99 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.44x = 32,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,733.52/170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.06

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