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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.03, 234.70 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.03, 234.70 and 103.68 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.03 : 234.70 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.03/234.70 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.03x = 234.70 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.03x = 24,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,333.44/170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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