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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 234.97 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 234.97 and 104.84 is: 144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 234.97 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/234.97 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 234.97 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 24,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,634.25/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.69

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