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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.15, 234.70 and 107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.15, 234.70 and 107.93 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.15 : 234.70 = 107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.15/234.70 = 107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.15x = 234.70 × 107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.15x = 25,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,331.17/170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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