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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.37, 235.23 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.37, 235.23 and 108.25 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.37 : 235.23 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.37/235.23 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.37x = 235.23 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.37x = 25,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,463.65/170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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