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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 235.04 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 235.04 and 104.83 is: 144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 235.04 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/235.04 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 235.04 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 24,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,638.13/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.73

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