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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.45, 235.29 and 100.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.45, 235.29 and 100.49 is: 138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.45 : 235.29 = 100.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.45/235.29 = 100.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.45x = 235.29 × 100.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.45x = 23,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,643.12/170.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.71

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