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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.20, 234.89 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.20, 234.89 and 104.70 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.20 : 234.89 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.20/234.89 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.20x = 234.89 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.20x = 24,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593.73/170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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