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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.59, 235.27 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.59, 235.27 and 143.54 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.59 : 235.27 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.59/235.27 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.59x = 235.27 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.59x = 33,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,770.66/170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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