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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.85, 235.48 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.85, 235.48 and 143.13 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.85 : 235.48 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.85/235.48 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.85x = 235.48 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.85x = 33,704.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,704.25/170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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