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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.86, 236.37 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.86, 236.37 and 141.70 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.86 : 236.37 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.86/236.37 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.86x = 236.37 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.86x = 33,493.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,493.63/170.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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