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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 234.90 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 234.90 and 108.18 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 234.90 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/234.90 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 234.90 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 25,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,411.48/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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