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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.22, 234.97 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.22, 234.97 and 103.83 is: 143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.22 : 234.97 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.22/234.97 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.22x = 234.97 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.22x = 24,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,396.90/170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.33

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