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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 234.56 and 107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 234.56 and 107.84 is: 148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 234.56 = 107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/234.56 = 107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 234.56 × 107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 25,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,294.95/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.76

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