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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.18, 234.76 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.18, 234.76 and 107.96 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.18 : 234.76 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.18/234.76 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.18x = 234.76 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.18x = 25,344.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,344.69/170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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