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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.00, 234.57 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.00, 234.57 and 104.49 is: 144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.00 : 234.57 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.00/234.57 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.00x = 234.57 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.00x = 24,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,510.22/170.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.18

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