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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.70, 235.29 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.70, 235.29 and 137.58 is: 189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.70 : 235.29 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.70/235.29 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.70x = 235.29 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.70x = 32,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,371.20/170.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.64

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