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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.48, 235.18 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.48, 235.18 and 100.53 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.48 : 235.18 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.48/235.18 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.48x = 235.18 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.48x = 23,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,642.65/170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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