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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.28, 235.10 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.28, 235.10 and 104.84 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.28 : 235.10 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.28/235.10 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.28x = 235.10 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.28x = 24,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,647.88/170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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