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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.04, 254.82 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.04, 254.82 and 109.23 is: 163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.04 : 254.82 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.04/254.82 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.04x = 254.82 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.04x = 27,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833.99/170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.69

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