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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.68, 234.93 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.68, 234.93 and 142.74 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.68 : 234.93 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.68/234.93 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.68x = 234.93 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.68x = 33,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,533.91/170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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