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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.89, 235.26 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.89, 235.26 and 143.21 is: 197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.89 : 235.26 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.89/235.26 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.89x = 235.26 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.89x = 33,692.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,692.17/170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.16

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