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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.18, 234.85 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.18, 234.85 and 107.94 is: 148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.18 : 234.85 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.18/234.85 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.18x = 234.85 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.18x = 25,349.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,349.71/170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.96

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