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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.17, 234.89 and 103.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.17, 234.89 and 103.79 is: 143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.17 : 234.89 = 103.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.17/234.89 = 103.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.17x = 234.89 × 103.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.17x = 24,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,378.06/170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.26

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