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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.32, 235.10 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.32, 235.10 and 108.26 is: 149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.32 : 235.10 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.32/235.10 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.32x = 235.10 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.32x = 25,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,451.93/170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.44

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