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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.27, 235.01 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.27, 235.01 and 104.82 is: 144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.27 : 235.01 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.27/235.01 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.27x = 235.01 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.27x = 24,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,633.75/170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.67

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