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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.86, 235.51 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.86, 235.51 and 141.30 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 235.51 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/235.51 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 235.51 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 33,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,277.56/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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