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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.08, 234.64 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.08, 234.64 and 107.88 is: 148.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.08 : 234.64 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.08/234.64 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.08x = 234.64 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.08x = 25,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,312.96/170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.83

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