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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.13, 234.90 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.13, 234.90 and 104.66 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.13 : 234.90 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.13/234.90 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.13x = 234.90 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.13x = 24,583.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,583.46/170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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