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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.63, 235.46 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.63, 235.46 and 101.63 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.63 : 235.46 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.63/235.46 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.63x = 235.46 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.63x = 23,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,928.88/170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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