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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.12, 234.80 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.12, 234.80 and 104.66 is: 144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.12 : 234.80 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.12/234.80 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.12x = 234.80 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.12x = 24,574.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,574.17/170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.45

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