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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.38, 235.05 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.38, 235.05 and 104.86 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.38 : 235.05 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.38/235.05 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.38x = 235.05 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.38x = 24,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,647.34/170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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