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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.71, 235.34 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.71, 235.34 and 143.17 is: 197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.71 : 235.34 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.71/235.34 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.71x = 235.34 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.71x = 33,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,692.86/170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.37

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