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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.14, 234.69 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.14, 234.69 and 104.68 is: 144.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.14 : 234.69 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.14/234.69 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.14x = 234.69 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.14x = 24,567.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,567.35/170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.39

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