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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.02, 234.69 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.02, 234.69 and 104.52 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.02 : 234.69 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.02/234.69 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.02x = 234.69 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.02x = 24,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,530.58/170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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