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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.15, 234.75 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.15, 234.75 and 107.97 is: 148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.15 : 234.75 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.15/234.75 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.15x = 234.75 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.15x = 25,345.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,345.42/170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.96

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