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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.60, 235.08 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.60, 235.08 and 141.20 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.60 : 235.08 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.60/235.08 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.60x = 235.08 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.60x = 33,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,193.30/170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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