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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 235.01 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 235.01 and 108.09 is: 149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 235.01 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/235.01 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 235.01 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 25,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,402.50/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.20

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