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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.61, 235.44 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.61, 235.44 and 99.71 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.61 : 235.44 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.61/235.44 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.61x = 235.44 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.61x = 23,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,476.75/170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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