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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 234.73 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 234.73 and 108.03 is: 149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 234.73 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/234.73 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 234.73 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 25,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,358.90/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.07

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