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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.22, 234.91 and 104.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.22, 234.91 and 104.71 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.22 : 234.91 = 104.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.22/234.91 = 104.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.22x = 234.91 × 104.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.22x = 24,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597.43/170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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