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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.27, 234.96 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.27, 234.96 and 104.76 is: 144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.27 : 234.96 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.27/234.96 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.27x = 234.96 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.27x = 24,614.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,614.41/170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.57

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