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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.26, 235.04 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.26, 235.04 and 108.10 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.26 : 235.04 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.26/235.04 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.26x = 235.04 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.26x = 25,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,407.82/170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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