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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.66, 235.38 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.66, 235.38 and 144.68 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.66 : 235.38 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.66/235.38 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.66x = 235.38 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.66x = 34,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,053.60/170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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