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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.72, 235.64 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.72, 235.64 and 101.76 is: 140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.72 : 235.64 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.72/235.64 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.72x = 235.64 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.72x = 23,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,978.73/170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.46

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