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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 234.55 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 234.55 and 104.51 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 234.55 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/234.55 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 234.55 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 24,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,513.54/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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