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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 234.88 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 234.88 and 108.14 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 234.88 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/234.88 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 234.88 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 25,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,399.92/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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