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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.69, 235.44 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.69, 235.44 and 143.42 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.69 : 235.44 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.69/235.44 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.69x = 235.44 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.69x = 33,765.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,765.63/170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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