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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.40, 234.99 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.40, 234.99 and 108.21 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.40 : 234.99 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.40/234.99 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.40x = 234.99 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.40x = 25,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,428.34/170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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